mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Pawl Steps Down As Chief Mobility Officer, Managing Director Named Interim

LANSING – On Friday the Whitmer Administration announced Kathryn Snorrason has been named Interim Chief Mobility Officer and head of the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification after now former Chief Mobility Officer, Trevor Pawl, stepped down Jan. 27. “I want to thank Trevor for his service to Michigan and his comprehensive vision for mobility

By |2023-01-28T11:18:39-05:00January 28th, 2023|Featured, Mobile MI, Mobility|

Quarterhorse, the Air Force’s Next Hypersonic Aircraft, Has Taken an Epic Leap

WASHINGTON DC - Few planes ignite the awe-inspiring passions of aviation nerds quite like the SR-71 Blackbird. From its stealthy design to its secretive history, the Blackbird simply screams cool—and it also helps that it’s the fastest air-breathing (a.k.a. “not a rocket”) crewed aircraft in human history. Aviation company Hermeus successfully demonstrated mode transition between turbojet and

By |2023-01-27T15:53:10-05:00January 27th, 2023|Science|

Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity In A Conventional Classroom

ANN ARBOR - Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity in a Conventional Classroom is Tamara Shoemaker's new book on Amazon. Her co-authors are her husband Daniel Shoemaker and Ken Sigler. Shoemaker co-founded Cyber Patriots, a volunteer organization that provides cybersecurity training and competitions for middle and high school students. She's looking for cybersecurity professionals to

By |2023-01-27T15:59:04-05:00January 27th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Cyber Patriot, Tesla Road Trip, Four20 Post, ChatGPT

Tamara Shoemaker from Cyber Patriot joins us to talk about her new book on Amazon, "Teaching Cybersecurity: A Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge in a Conventional Classroom. Rachel Konrad a former Detroit Free Press auto writer is now an avid Tesla EV proponent. She wants to discuss the pros and cons of

By |2023-01-24T18:40:47-05:00January 24th, 2023|Podcasts|

Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad

ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for long road trips. Not true says Rachel Konrad, former Detroit Free Press auto writer, and now a California venture capitalist. Rachel and her family drove from the San Francisco Bay area to New Mexico in a Tesla Model Y, 1,200

By |2023-01-25T11:12:25-05:00January 24th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, mitechtv|

Four20 Post Successor To Michigan Marijuana Report

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report has officially become Four20 Post. Dan Keelan, the co-founder, joins Mike Brennan, his business partner in that cannabis business project, to explain why and how the collection of websites, streaming video shows, educational components and even cannabis tourism can help both cannabis companies and ancillary general businesses that want

By |2023-01-24T18:31:55-05:00January 24th, 2023|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

CRA Webinar: Financial Services Guidance From Four20 Post, SBAM

LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is hosting a webinar at 10 am Thursday Jan. 26 with Four20 Post and the Small Business Association of Michigan to help cannabis businesses get financial advice during the market consolidation roiling the Michigan adult-use market. Are you a cannabis business looking for financial advice? If you have questions

By |2023-01-26T15:06:18-05:00January 24th, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|

What Should You Look For In A CBD Oil Tincture Formula?

CBD oil, sometimes known as CBD tincture, is a liquid form of cannabidiol. It is a non-intoxicating compound produced by Cannabis sativa plants, including hemp. While it does not cause a mind-altering high, users say it induces a sense of calm and well-being. People also use it to help relieve symptoms like anxiety, sleep disorders, and chronic

By |2023-01-22T14:19:31-05:00January 22nd, 2023|Guest Columns|

Delta-9 Gummies: How They Compare to Smoked Marijuana

For generations, smoking marijuana was the primary method of consuming the substance. As the plant was completely prohibited, users felt privileged to get their hands on Mexican brick weed with a low THC content. However, things have changed markedly in recent years. Recreational marijuana is now legal in over one-third of states. The steep rise

By |2024-01-17T09:53:03-05:00January 22nd, 2023|Guest Columns|

Can CBD Gummies Affect Your Ability to Drive Safely?

Sadly, over 46,000 people die in road accidents in the United States each year, with over 4 million injured seriously enough to require medical attention. It is estimated that over 10,000 of these deaths involve an alcohol-impaired driver. As you’re aware, alcohol is a legal and widely available drug. In contrast, CBD is not technically

By |2023-01-22T14:03:10-05:00January 22nd, 2023|Guest Columns|